On the opening day of oral hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Guyana’s case was not only argued through legal principles, but it was also brought to life through the voices of two long-serving public servants whose work and personal ties reflect the deep national significance of the Essequibo region. Foreign Service Officer...

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Police are investigating a shooting incident that unfolded Saturday night at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, during which a man was shot and later arrested after allegedly firing at ranks. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 21:00 hrs after police received information about a male reportedly walking in the area with a firearm....

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday commenced oral hearings in the long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, marking a historic phase in one of the country’s most consequential legal battles. Guyana opened the first round of arguments at the Peace Palace in The Hague, with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...

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(Kaieteur News) – With 10 Canadian firms advancing gold projects across Guyana’s mining districts, collectively controlling millions of ounces across various stages of development – another Canadian firm is heading to Guyana’s mineral district. To establish a presence in Guyana’s mining sector, Fortuna Mining Corp. has paid a Guyanese firm US$5 million as part of a […]

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…says democracy, accountability no longer exists (Kaieteur News) – There are a number of indicators that the resource curse has taken root in Guyana with democracy and accountability decaying rapidly in the country, according to attorney and chartered accountant, Christopher Ram. In his column published on Sunday by Kaieteur News, the advocate for good governance pointed […]

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(Reuters) – OPEC+ agreed on ‌Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third […]

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